Democrats Sweep Alabama And More World News
A broad briefing notes Democrats sweep Alabama. Reports Mile s volunteers to go to China. New parasite discovery. Pekin leadership by Li Ping Hong. Allied forces defeated at Le t Sang in China. Transport Logan arrives in San Francisco with Tian Trin refugees. Rich strike in Sumpter mines. Assassination attempt on Italy's new king foiled. British press toward President Steyn and General Dewet.
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Ministers in Peril as Chinese Siege Intensifies
A cable from Minister Conger reported to the state department that Pekin is under siege with imperial troops firing daily. He notes dwindling provisions and ammunition, says leaving Pekin would mean certain death, and that two Tsung Li Yamun members have been executed. The United States legation remains safe for now.
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Towne Declines Populist Nomination for Vice Presidency
Ex representative C A Towne, formerly named for the Populist vice presidency at Sioux Falls, informs the notification committee that after July 5 deliberation at Kansas City he declines the nom ination. He cites delicate presidential circumstances and his duty to political reform in the United States.
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Allied troop advance to Shanghai capital in doubt
A London dispatch cites the Tien Tsim correspondent predicting strong resistance as allied forces near the capital. The Shanghai Daily Mail notes friction over the commander in chief post with American General MacArthur and French General Voyron both discussed for the role.
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New York Building Trades Unite Under One Council
About 100 delegates from 75,000 building workers in New York City and vicinity merged the United Building Trades delegates with the Building Trades Council at Central Hall. The United Council of the Building Trades of New York and vicinity was formed to pursue general arbitration among unions and abolish broad strikes caused by rival groups. Unions refusing arbitration will face compulsory arbitration or expulsion.
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Brooke Law Revoked and New Marriage Options
August reports from Havana state the Brooke decree ending ecclesiastical marriages is repealed and civil ceremonies will be recognized alongside ecclesiastical ones. Governor-General Wood allows either ceremony or both starting Monday, with implications for legality and church-state practice. The note is followed by other world items and heat-related fatalities in several cities.
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A Chemical Wonder Avenarius Carbolineum Saves Pacific Wood
A Pacific coast report extols Avenarius Carbolineum as a German wood preservative that prevents decay and doubles or more the longevity of timber. Applied by brush, it penetrates to the vitals, boosts tensile strength, resists evaporation, and could save millions in repair costs across urban and rural wood structures.
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Oregon
S’ortland
Cuban judiciary under fire from Havana press
The Cuban judiciary faces sweeping criticism from Havana papers as corruption allegations surface. Judges and court staff are accused of taking fees for trials and colluding with former clerks to profit from cases, with claims of a nationwide, safe network of corruption.
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Peru landowner Pedro Villavicensio dies rich man
Lima dispatch says Pedro Villavicensio, a wealthy Lima house owner, died last night leaving an estate of 3,000,000 soles. On the eve of his death employees attempted to cash a 20,000 sol check with his forged signature. The fraud was spotted by a clerk and the workers were arrested.
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Pedro Villavicensio
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Senor Vinvicensio
Harper Plant building sale at Real Estate Exchange
Base of the Harper Plant in New York was sold today at the Real Estate Exchange for 1,100,000 to Alex E. K. Orr, chairman of the reorganization committee for the Harper brothers publishing house, including the Pearl and Clit streets premises and all printing presses and rights to publish the Harper periodicals.
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Organist Walter Russell Johnston Dies in New York
Walter Russell Johnston, organist at St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church for over 40 years, died of heart disease in New York. Despite no formal musical training, he was regarded as a leading local musician whose career began at age five in St. Marys Episcopal Church in Brooklyn.
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Yellow Fever Case From Havana Arrives in New York
Miguel Pa ermo, removed to Swinbarin island from the Spanish steamer Von serrat that arrived from Havana on August 1, has yellow fever of a very mild type.
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Havana
Catholic Journal Reports Massacres in Southeast Mission Areas
The Catholic Journal notes new massacres and disasters affecting missions in the southeast province of Ubi Li, stating that Swedish priests have been killed.
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Ubi Li
Yang Tsun capture bases advance of American force
Yang Tsun, the first objective point for international forces, was captured last Monday. General Chaffee reports about 60 American casualties, with heat and fatigue taking a toll. Terauchi notes a 50 000 strong international force to advance on Pekin by August 15. A telegraph line confirms front communications. In Denver a hurricane wrecked the Catholic church and damaged homes in Sterling, with no injuries reported.
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Russian troop boost and China route talks amid floods
London reports the Russian government plans 125,000 more troops from Odessa to the Far East by year end. Berlin rumors suggest an agreement allowing German troops to move to China via Siberia. In Tokio a dispatch confirms Pei Sang captured by allied forces and notes Russian and French 5,000 troops stalled by floods. In Washington a Philippine Post circular places island offices under the governor general. Oakland reports ex-president Don Carlos Ezeta facing a $43 judgment while seeking $1,000,000 potential gains.
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Plot to Capture Boss Lord Roberts in Boer Conspiracy
A British dispatch reports a thwarted plot in Pretoria and Oria to capture Lord Roberts and kill British officers. About 15 conspirators planned to set fires and forcibly seize British officers, aiming to make Roberts a prisoner before dawn. Several ringleaders arrested. a wider conspiracy linked to the Kannersburg rising.
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Plot to capture Lord Roberts and kill British officers uncovered
Pretoria reports a conspiracy involving townspeople to seize Lord Roberts and shoot British officers. It planned to act on Tuesday evening, provoking widespread army anger and calls for strong repression amid perceived leniency toward such plots.
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Record Heat Splits Chicago Days and Toll Rises
Chicago records 95 degrees in the Auditorium tower as the heat wave widens its grip. Six days above 90 with rising deaths and prostrations. Four fatalities today, total heat deaths near seventeen, with over 100 ill people hastened. Gangs suspend work, many flee to lake shores and woods. Also notes a New York murder conviction cost and a fatal train accident in Oregon.
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Minnie sailing schooner losses reported at Bedring Sea
A letter received via Seattle reports the sealing schooner Minnie total lost in Bedring sea. The crew was saved and no details follow. The vessel and equipment were insured for 4000 dollars.
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Force to China Leaves with Large British Body
In Simla on August 11 the fourth brigade joins a large expeditionary force to China. The tally lists 446 British officers, 1 064 noncommissioned and native officers, 13 970 men, 11 850 followers, 1 150 drivers, 2 520 horses, 4 500 mules and pennies, 12 gone, 14 Maxims and 1 800 imperial service troops. The entire force is expected to sail before mid next month.
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Cut to Pieces Under Train Near Pocatello
James Whalen a local butcher was killed when he fell between cars of a moving freight train three miles north of Pocatello Idaho. He was intoxicated and attempting to steal a ride when the accident occurred this forenoon.
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Heatwave Toll Reports Deaths in Pittsburg
Pittsburg records show a 94 degree day with two deaths and seven prostrations as heat wave conditions persist.
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Revolver Scuffle Ends in Accidental Shooting
Milo Boy skin was accidentally shot today by his brother during a scuffle over a revolver. The ball entered the right side, passed through the body, and exited near the left hip. He is not expected to die.
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Orders for Cartridges In Bridgeport August 11
Bridgeport Conn August 11 The Union Metallic Cartridge Company is tiring sight and day to fill temple covernaments for amipani fos.
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Fish Catches Estimate for Columbia River Season
Astoria August 13 A detailed estimate of the Columbia River salmon pack for the season shows a total near 262,000 cases. Four dozen fish per case. about 4 percent packed by the River Packer Association. Major canneries listed include Columbia River Packing Co Booth Packing Co McGowan Cascades Millar Hoek Warren Seufert and others with total pack from multiple firms.
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Colorado Sues Pullmee Com over Incorporation
Colorado sued the Pullman Palace Car Co claiming improper incorporation and seeking payment of the full capital of 11,085 to cover alleged missteps. The action targets the company’s supposed state of incorporation and capital structure.
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